Visit Matsumoto

A 360-degree panoramic vista woven by the Northern Alps and the Matsumoto Plain

• Eastern Area

The entrance to Matsumoto Castle, the remains of the "masugata" defensive structure that prevented enemies from advancing straight in

• Central Area

The only day-trip bathing facility at Utsukushigahara Hot Springs known for its skin-beautifying effects

• Eastern Area

The shrine of the five deities enshrined on the north side of Matsumoto Castle

• Central Area

Craft Beer in Matsumoto: Savor the Flavor in the Warehouse District

• Central Area

Three-year-aged miso sleeping in cedar barrels—the authentic "living flavor."

• Central Area

Craftsmen's artistry converges in the storehouses with their distinctive sea cucumber-textured walls

• Eastern Area

Japan's No. 1 thick butter sandwich.

• Central Area

Adult Pudding Specialty Shop

• Central Area

The largest shopping center in the Matsumoto area

• Central Area

Time transcends The old clock ticks away the hours

• Central Area

Enjoy your stroll along Nawate Street, near Shishu Shrine: the Fountain of Youth

• Central Area

At the gateway to Kamikochi, enveloped by the sound of the Azusa River

• Japan Alps Area

The Famous Waterfalls of Norikura: Three Waterfalls in a Row

• Japan Alps Area

A new kind of bookstore where you can drown in books in the bathhouse of a former inn

• Eastern Area

Bringing the lustre of lacquer into everyday life—the essence of style since 1907.

• Central Area

One of the three Azusa River dams

• Japan Alps Area

The iconic river of the city center

• Central Area

A Zen temple where one can calm the mind by gazing upon the rock garden

• Eastern Area

A used bookstore in Asama Onsen. Why not come look for a book beyond the steam rising from the hot springs?

• Eastern Area

Experience the extraordinary feeling of strolling through a castle town in traditional Japanese attire.

• Central Area

When in doubt, come here—Matsumoto's local specialty shop

• Central Area

The spot where Matsumoto Castle's moat once stood, a hidden gem for those in the know

• Central Area

Azusagawa Outdoor Base: Where the Blessings of the Alps Reside

• Central Area